Nikita Toropov

Dr Nikita Toropov is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Advanced Laser Laboratory. He specializes in advanced photonics and nanomaterials, focusing on pulsed fibre lasers, semiconductor optical fibres, and hollow core fibres. His work integrates plasmonic nanostructures with optical microcavities for applications in biosensing and quantum dot technologies.

Research interests include developing novel optical sensing mechanisms, microsphere-based lasers, and nanocomposite materials. Recent work emphasizes single-molecule detection using whispering gallery modes and tunable plasmonic nanostructures for bioanalytical systems.

Publications highlight contributions to optoplasmonics, laser fabrication techniques, and diagnostic tools for SARS-CoV-2. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams in photonics, materials science, and biomedical engineering.